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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 852.35 and 368.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 852.35 and 368.85 is: 509.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 852.35 = 368.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/852.35 = 368.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 852.35 × 368.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 314,387.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,387.45/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.11

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